Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
Good morning, Spartanburg.
🎭 Culture
Food experts from USA TODAY added Smokin’ Butt Heads BBQ (located in the historic Greenewald's Building) along with nine other Upstate restaurants to a list of essential dining spots.
The feature spotlights popular local favorites in Spartanburg, Greenville and Anderson.
🏛️ Government
South Carolina lawmakers are debating House Bill 4725 that would require cameras and audio recordings in special education classrooms at public schools to boost oversight.
Schools must file annual privacy reports and notify families before enrollment, while redacted recordings become public records with penalties for noncompliance.
Residents will spring forward on Sunday, Mar.
8 when clocks shift from 2 to 3 a.m. Experts advise adjusting sleep schedules gradually to ease the hour loss.
🏥 Health
DPH reports 13 new measles cases, raising the outbreak total to 933 with 235 in quarantine and six in isolation; Spartanburg County has most cases.
DPH will offer free MMR vaccinations on Feb. 13 at Zion Hill Baptist Church (Inman) and March 3 at Grace Community Church (Spartanburg).
🎉 Spartanburg Events
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Candlelight Concert: Valentine's Day Special
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Indigo Hall & Events — Get your tickets now — Experience the magic of live music in a unique candlelit setting.
Love & Passion Valentine's Dinner & Music
6:30 PM — Venue 415 Union — Proceeds to PTL Training Course — Celebrate love with a romantic dinner and live music by the Floyd Passion Band.
Voices of a Nation: Festival of American Voices Kickoff
7-10 p.m. — Twichell Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant exploration of American classical music showcasing diverse cultural voices.
Wrapped In Love: Community Baby Shower
11 AM – 1 PM — CC Woodson Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate and support Sparta's expecting and new mothers with essential resources and community love.
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